Labor and Employment Law

Advocacy, Advice & Counsel

Our office practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law and we assist our clients achieve their desired goals by providing experienced advice and counsel, advocacy and litigation when necessary. We are experienced in a broad range of labor and employment law issues including:

Testimonials

He was very professional. Every question I asked Mr.Adler was answered quickly. I enjoyed working out the details of my situation with him because of his honesty. He was very clear on what my options were and what would be the best outcome for me as his client. I would highly recommend him to anyone with legal matter in his area of expertise.

Anonymous

Russ Adler represented me in a sexual harassment lawsuit against my former boss. His demeanor, resourcefulness, extensive knowledge of employment law, professionalism and unwavering support gave me the ability to cope during this emotional and difficult process.
Russ was always available and fully updated me on the status of my case at all times. Every piece of advice and direction he gave me w…

Holly

Very often when someone is involved in a matter that requires the attention of an attorney it means that the matter has gotten to such a point that emotions are running high and it’s hard to see things other than from one’s own perspective. Russ has always been good at helping to see things rationally and pointing things in a direction that removes the emotion, and installs the facts at hand; in-t…

Glen

After consulting with multiple lawyers regarding a very tricky employment contract, I decided to use Russell Adler and it was the best decision I made in a long time. Not only was Russell fully committed to my case, but he always found the time for me to discuss the process. He was extremely positive, attentive and thorough, all the things you’d want from your lawyer. His knowledge and breadth of …

Anonymous

Dealing with Mr. Adler was an absolute pleasure. His attention to detail and client’s needs exceeded my expectations. After leaving my other counsel, it’s nice to see someone who is honest and cares about his clients. I found that Mr. Adler’s rates were very fair and thought my bill was appropriate for the matter handled.

Eric

We are a 100 person Firm in which I am often required to handle human resource issues and issues of employment law. Although I have many years of management experience, I am not a trained human resource professional and I am not tuned to the ever changing area of employment/labor law. When issues arise, I call Russ. His advice has always been excellent.

Larry

Russ Adler is the lawyer you want in your corner! What I appreciate the most is that he took the time to explain the legal process step by step as we moved forward with my case. In the end, I am extremely happy Mr. Adler was successful in settling my case.

S.K.

When I started my new business I needed a lawyer who would understand my particular situation (dealing with a restrictive non-compete provision) and Russ took the time to explain everything to me in very basic terms. Once I was up and running and had client contracts that needed review, Russ was extremely responsive (often responding to emails immediately) and thoughtful in his counsel to me. I hi…

Melissa S.

Mr. Adler was very professional and communicate to me exactly what my options where. He was able to get me result with my case from my old company when I got lay-off and was given barely any severance pay. Mr. Adler was able to get me more money from the company. He was also very diligent in getting an answer when the company was not responsive. I would absolutely recommend him and use him again i…

isabella

Russ is easily the most reliable, competent and trustworthy attorney I have ever come across. Combine that with the fact he achieves results and it’s no wonder why his other reviews are so great. He is an absolute beast during negotiations and he successfully got me out of a deeply disturbing situation with a bully former employer. When I felt like there was no hope with my situation, Russ was the…

D

Russ helped me to navigate my exit from a tricky situation involving sexual assault in the workplace. From day one, he really listened, gave me great advice, respected my time, and didn’t just tell me what to do but always explained why a certain course of action would be best. I cannot imagine going through the experience without Russ at my side.

Anonymous

Coming out of a bad situation from a former job I was left with no recourse other than to leave. I would have been left destitute and unable to take care of my family. Fortunately Russell was able to help come to a feasible solution. I would honestly say if you are in a bind and you need someone to think out of the box, I highly recommend him. Cannot sing accolades enough. Thank you again

Chris

I am not an attorney but i opposed Russ on an issue and was so impressed with the way he handled his client, me and the issue i started using Russ in non-conflict cases. Easy to work with, easy to talk to, very knowledgable and firm when needed.

Jerry

As a physician with a small surgical specialty practice and a generally positive attitude toward my employees, I found myself extremely frustrated with two difficult employee situations, on two separate occasions. Both times, Russell quickly framed around the issues, contextualizing my frustrations within the bigger pictures of employment law and my own business situation. Just talking with him…

Employment client

Russell was introduced to me by a friend 8 years ago. I graduated from law school in 2000 but dont practice and needed someone for negotiations of an employment contract. I had high expectations and needed someone excellent. Russell not only had an in depth knowledge of the law and strong negotiation skills, he was smart thoughtful and often made himself available at extra early or very late…

Nathaniel

Mr. Adler explained in advance the difficulty in trying to get a large corporation to acknowledge a possible EEOC violation when a termination occurs based on false statements. He explained in advance what his fees would be, and he ccd me in all of his correspondence with my employer’s attorney. He also answered all of my questions and made it clear that he would follow my directions even if he di…

Employment client

I found Russell Adler to always be well prepared, focused and very knowledgeable in the law.
He is an exceptional attorney. His professionalism and supportive nature to his clients is unparalleled.
I highly recommend Russel Adler without any reservations.

David

After a year of experiencing extreme abusive behavior and sexual harassment by my boss, I was in a very fragile state and needed a Lawyer who not only knew the NYS Labor Laws thoroughly but had EMPATHY and could truly listen.
Through NELA, I was lucky to be referred to Mr. Adler. In only 2 days, Mr. Adler was able to sift through 50 pages of evidence, pull out all the relevant facts and write a…

Holly

It was very difficult to find a labor lawyer who was able to understand my industry and was able to quickly get to the nature of my issues. We agreed on an approach and he was very helpful in execution. We resolved my problem without “burning any bridges” for me.

Employment client

Russ has worked with me in a variety of capacities. First on a contentious settlement between business partners, then on various employment related issues. He listens well, grasps all of the issues quickly, responds in a timely way, and is very fair when it comes to billing. He’s also great at setting expectations regarding timing and what can be achieved. Most importantly, he understands the issu…